Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old Democratic Socialist, will be New York’s first Muslim mayor, and it is notable in many ways. He created history as the first Muslim, the first person of South Asian descent, the first person born in Africa, and the youngest mayor to lead the largest city in the United States. Mamdani rose from anonymity to defeat the former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo. This victory is a litmus test for democracy’s resilience. It provides the first electoral judgement of Donald Trump’s second White House term.

Mamdani ran on simple pledges to tackle the soaring cost of living, to offer free city bus travel, and to provide free childcare. He connected with voters with social media. His videos also provided a hopeful vision of New........

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